Baunsanali - Saharapada, Keonjhar

Baunsanali is a village situated in the Saharapada tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Patana and around 73 km from Kendujhar. Machhagarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baunsanali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baunsanali is 385848. The village covers a total geographical area of 422 hectares and falls under the 758030 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Baunsanali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Patna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baunsanali

According to the 2011 Census, Baunsanali village had a total population of 707 people, including 349 males and 358 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.44%, with male literacy at 64.10% and female literacy at 43.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 660.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Baunsanali

Baunsanali is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Baunsanali

Baunsanali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Baunsanali is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Baunsanali is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baunsanali

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Baunsanali village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Baunsanali

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Baunsanali village are given below:

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